Make your escape to a timber lodge on a historic North Suffolk working farm, where private grounds, a sunken hot tub and your own sauna set the tone for slow, restorative days. Peaceful paths start at the doorstep, so you can stretch your legs between adventures. With a sociable layout and flexible sleeping, it suits families or three couples looking for an easy, indulgent countryside base.
Inside, an open-plan living space brings everyone together. Stretch out on the comfortable sofas for film nights with a Smart TV and DVD, warmed by a coal-effect electric fire, then gather at the dining table for unhurried meals. The fitted kitchen keeps cooking straightforward, with thoughtful extras such as tea towels and dishwasher tablets provided, and a private sauna offers a soothing finish to the day. The sleeping arrangement includes one king-size bedroom with an en-suite featuring a walk-in shower, plus two twin bedrooms that can be set as doubles on request. A family bathroom completes the set-up with a bath and a shower over the bath. Outside, a gated veranda furnished with outdoor rattan seating is ready for relaxed breakfasts and evening chats, and the hot tub is sunken into the deck for easy access. Shared facilities include an on-site shop for essentials and local treats, and there is private parking next to the lodge.
Exploration comes easy here. Scale the walls of Framlingham Castle for sweeping views and centuries of history (8.5 miles), ride the rails at the Mid-Suffolk Light Railway (9.5 miles), or spend a day at Stonham Barns Shopping Village for family attractions and independent shops (11 miles). If you’re chasing sea air and sandy beaches, the Suffolk coast is within 25 miles. Day-to-day essentials are covered by the on-site shop.